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| NARP74 |
 Sep 5 2022, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I have noticed some creaking coming from the rear targa top area when I drive. I lifted up on all four corners of the top and the right rear is loose. Even when the top is latched, I can lift it up a bit. That is probably my issue, but what is the fix?
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| jim_hoyland |
Sep 5 2022, 03:04 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,697 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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Yes the targa pad removal is a bear the first time you try it. Keith ( 914Toy) helped me R/R the pads so new latches could be installed.Here's a couple of tips I learned:
1. The twelve screws holding the pad to metal are very short and have a washer around the head of the screw.Using a #1 Phillips, unscrew each screw. The screw are not coming out:that washer helps keep the screw inside the pad. 2. Remove the B-pillar covers. Usually the coat hook has a screw, and 2/3 down there's a #6 screw,which may be hard to see. 3. Carefully pry the pad loose, the latches will have to be manipulated to get the end of the pad off. 4. Install new latches. 5. Before reinstalling the targa pad, test the fit the top with the new latches. 6. If the latch seems really tight, put gasket material under the hooks where they attach to the roof. This will make the latch easie. WE spend two hours on this, and could probably do it now in 30 minutes |
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NARP74 Targa Top Issues Sep 5 2022, 08:52 AM
jim_hoyland I recently went through the same thing,right rear ... Sep 5 2022, 09:57 AM NARP74 I keep hearing about the pad replacing being a tou... Sep 5 2022, 10:06 AM scallyk9 You can also slide a short length of plastic or ru... Sep 5 2022, 12:20 PM
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You can also slide a short length of plastic or r... Sep 5 2022, 02:45 PM porschetub
I have noticed some creaking coming from the rear... Sep 5 2022, 02:59 PM bdstone914
I have noticed some creaking coming from the rear... Sep 5 2022, 07:41 PM 914GTSTI Anybody tried using shrink tubing ? Sep 6 2022, 12:43 PM |
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